Comparison

MINI vs EVE Car

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MINI

Manage your MINI vehicle remotely with this app. Check status, control features like climate and locks, plan trips with navigation and charging information, and book service appointments. Explore MINI news and products, or try it in demo mode.

Highlights
  • Check vehicle status (location, fuel, locks)
  • Remote control (climate, locks, lights)
  • Trip planning with navigation and traffic
  • E-mobility services (charging, range)
  • Service appointment booking
  • MINI news and shop access
  • Demo mode for non-owners
Features
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MINI App – the essential companion for your MINI. Check vehicle status, use remote functions, plan trips, manage charging, book a service, and explore MINI features directly from your smartphone. Get started early with pre-delivery mode as soon as you receive your VIN, and prepare before your MINI arrives. Check vehicle status • View your vehicle’s location • Check fuel or battery level, tyre pressure, and vehicle alerts • Receive notifications if the alarm is triggered or your vehicle is hit while parked • Add widgets for faster access Use remote vehicle controls • Schedule and start climatisation • Lock/unlock doors, access the boot, and operate the horn and lights • Capture images from inside and outside the vehicle • Update vehicle settings and onboard apps remotely Plan trips and navigation • Plan routes and monitor traffic • Use the live map for charging, fuelling, and parking information • Send destinations directly to your vehicle, including from third-party apps • Review trip history with monthly and yearly summaries Manage electric charging • Find charging stations with pricing and nearby amenities • Use intelligent trip planning to optimise charging stops and estimate costs • Track charging session history and statistics • Connect to and control your MINI Wallbox via the app Explore MINI services • Discover MINI products, services, and subscriptions • Watch tutorial videos tailored to your vehicle model • Link your financial services account for easy access Manage maintenance and service • Monitor required services • Book service appointments in the app • Chat with your service partner • Request roadside assistance when needed The MINI App is optimised for vehicles built from 2018 onwards. Availability of features depends on country, vehicle model, equipment, app version, MINI Connected contract, and service availability. Displayed screens show representative data and may vary depending on vehicle, region, app version, and feature availability.

About

EVE Car

Features
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EVE Car is EVE Park's exclusive electric-vehicle car share. Reserve an EV, unlock it from your phone, and drive. No keys, no counter, no hassle. Why EVE Car: - Reserve in seconds and manage your bookings on the go - Unlock and lock your vehicle right from the app - Drive electric: cleaner, quieter, better for the city - Clear pricing and receipts for every trip Getting started is easy: create an account, verify your driver's license, and book your first EV. EVE Car is operated by EV Net (Electric Vehicle Network Inc).

Screenshots

MINI4 screens
EVE Car4 screens

Verdict

The call

MINI and EVE Car are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MINI ships an update fortnightly, EVE Car every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MINI versus EVE Car: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMINIEVE Car
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size499 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMWUnlocs, Inc.

Bugs and requests

MINI

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Time displayed incorrectly in charging notifications
  • Unable to update charging timer
  • Destination send to car feature not working after update
  • App disconnects from VIN after uninstall/reinstall
  • Repeated login required due to app forgetting vehicle

Requested features

6 requests
  • Remote start/stop function
  • Ability to make car payments through the app
  • Notifications for open windows/doors
  • Charging timer setting
  • Improved EV consumption tracking
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  • Apple Watch app support

EVE Car

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MINI

No in-app purchases

None

EVE Car

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MINI free?
MINI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVE Car free?
EVE Car is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MINI or EVE Car have ads?
Neither MINI nor EVE Car shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MINI or EVE Car?
MINI ships an update fortnightly, and EVE Car every 10 days. Most recently, MINI was updated on October 25, 2026 and EVE Car on October 24, 2026.

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